"C'mon, c'mon!" A young girl with long, curly red hair was tugging an older man along with her. This girl had yellow eyes, a bright smile, and tiny angelic wings on her back. These wings were rainbow colored and almost transparent as well, appearing more like translucent glass, but they held together perfectly fine. The older man was roughly in his late 20s, early 30s. His hair and eyes were brown, sharp, and he wore a formal suit as the girl hopped into bed. But not before she placed her signature black and yellow hat down on the nightstand first.
"Alright, alright..." The man chuckled a little bit. "Relax, Mii. You know it's bed time."
"I know." The young girl, Mii, kicked her feet a little bit while under the covers. "But today's the last day before I get to go up Home, Kogoro! And you said you'd tell me any story I wanted!"
"I did say that." Korogo nodded slowly. "So then, Mii, what story would you like me to tell you about today?"
Mii tapped her chin, pretending to think about it. When in truth, she knew exactly what story she wanted to hear about. "Tell me about the Isle of the Dragons!"
Korogo let out a small sigh. He knew this was coming, but as Mii's mentor and current caretaker, he had no choice but to accept her one request. "Very well. You have been asking about it for a while now. You have done well in your training, schoolwork, and you were specially selected by the King himself. So you deserve to hear about it."
"Yay!" Mii clasped her hands together, giggling.
Korogo closed his eyes and made a few hand signs. In a puff of a smoke, a book appeared. It was an old, slightly tattered book. But the information on it was timeless. "400 years ago, there was a war between dragons and humans. There were dragons that sided with the humans, and it is rumored that Dragon Slaying magic was birthed sometime within this conflict. Although, there were dragons who did not wish for this conflict. Dragons who refused to fight their kin, and humans."
"Why were the dragons fighting humans way back then?" Mii tilted her head. "They just couldn't get along?"
"Dragons are like people." Korogo said calmly. "There are strong dragons, weak dragons...kind...and evil ones."
"Don't you mean...were?" Mii noticed that phrasing, which made her curious. Kogoro just chuckled a little bit.
"Let's continue the story, shall we?" Kogoro said while flipping the page. "There were a number of dragons that removed themselves from the conflict at hand, and they hid away on an island far off to the south. They attempted to remain peaceful and out of danger, but their peace didn't last long. Dragons from the war soon pursued them, and the self proclaimed King of that island fought as hard as he could, despite his peaceful ways. But his power alone wouldn't be enough...that sacred island was going to be overrun..."
"Oh no! What happened...!" Mii gasped. "What happened to the Dragons...?!"
"Just when it looked like the Dragon King was going to lose the peaceful kingdom he had built, divine intervention came from above. A hero descended from above with his rainbow wings, with a brilliant sword that shone the brightest orange; The Eternal Sword! Together with the Dragon King, the two of them pushed back against those evil dragons that threatened their new home!"
Mii was fully attentive, her eyes sparkling. "Rainbow wings!? Just like mine! And he was a hero, too?"
"That's right." Korogo said. "To ensure that such a thing would never happen again, the hero aided the Dragon King in lifting his Island into the sky, far away from those that would dare to harm it. This island was a prosperous one. There is a sparkling lake filled with water that can cure any illness known as the Mystic Water. This water can also greatly strengthen anyone who consumes it. The Eternal Sword remains on the island as a symbol of trust...this blade, crafted by the Celestial Spirit Origin, is said to grant any wish to the person who wields it. But they require the blessing or the right to use it."
"Whoaaaaaaa..." Mii's eyes sparkled. This story was just as exciting as she hoped. "Wait, so this island is real!? If it flew into the sky..."
"That's right." Kogoro said. "This book is proof of that. This is the only proof of the Isle's existence to this day. People believed that Dragons vanished 400 years ago...but that is not the case. They are alive, and they are hidden from the world because they do not wish to fight. There are many secrets on this island, people seek it out for many reasons...and one day, a legend speaks that the Isle of Dragons will once again fall into turmoil, and a hero with rainbow wings, The Chosen, will save them once again."
"Wow, rainbow wings? Just like me? I hope I can get to go there someday. I'd love to meet those dragons!" Mii clasped her hands together. She was far from a hero, but her young mind would love to be one and help someone.
"I'm sure you'll go there someday. I hope to accompany you as well." Korogo closed the book and handed it to Mii. "Take good care of this book, alright? Think of it as a keepsake from me to you, so you never forget that desire."
"Thank you, Kogoro!" Mii held the book closely to her chest, grinning brightly. "I'm gonna read it over and over tonight!"
"Don't stay up too late, now." Kogoro said as he stood up from his seat next to her bed, walking towards the door.
"Okay, I won't." Coming from a child, this was obviously a lie. Mii was obviously far too giddy to sleep tonight. She had a big day tomorrow.
Korogo decided to believe this lie. "Goodnight, Mii." He closed the door behind him, and started to walk down the corridors of the large mansion. His expression slowly shifted. What was a warm smile, turned into a cold grimace. "Your fate begins tomorrow, Mii Koryuji. I hope you will be strong enough to face it head on..."
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Mii Koryuji was much older now. She clutched an old, tattered book in her hand, while keeping her gaze tilted to the skies above. Somewhere above there, the Isle of the Dragons was waiting for her. "I know you're hiding up there somewhere. And that's where my Fate awaits..."
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Next Time: Infiltration.